Tax Preparation Services AI Receptionist | Automate Client Scheduling & Communications | Frontdesk

BOOK TAX
APPOINTMENTS
WHILE YOU SLEEP

Every missed call is a lost client. Every tax deadline creates panic calls. Frontdesk AI answers calls 24/7, books appointments, handles tax questions, and schedules consultations—all while your team sleeps.

24/7 Coverage
No Setup Fees

Frontdesk AI

For Tax Preparation Services

Incoming Call...

Client

"Hi, I need help with my business taxes. Can I schedule a consultation?"

AI Receptionist

"Absolutely! I have Thursday at 2 PM or Friday at 10 AM available with our CPA. Which works better for you?"

✓ Consultation Booked • Thursday 2 PM

The Problem

TAX PREPARATION FIRMS
MISS TOO MANY CLIENTS

You're losing clients every day during tax season. Prospects call after hours, no-shows waste your time, and your team can't keep up with the volume. There's a better way.

You Miss Calls When It Matters Most

Someone needs help with their tax return at 9 PM, calls, and gets voicemail. By the time you check messages in the morning, they've already hired another firm who answered immediately.

The Cost
$800/client
Average lifetime value lost

Your Team Is Drowning in Calls

While you're with a client, three more calls come in. Tax questions, appointment requests, document status inquiries—you can't be everywhere at once. Clients get frustrated waiting, and you lose business during peak season.

The Cost
80+ calls/day
During tax season

Appointments No-Show and You Lose Them Forever

You block time on your calendar, prepare their file, and wait. They don't show. You send one follow-up email that gets ignored. That's it—they're gone. No second chance, no recovery, just wasted time and lost revenue during your busiest season.

The Cost
25% no-show
Rate during tax season
$32,000
Lost revenue annually from missed calls
55%
Of inquiries happen after business hours
24 hours
Average response time leads to lost clients

HOW FRONTDESK
WORKS

One AI workforce that handles every touchpoint—from first inquiry to filed return

24/7 Client Chat

Tax clients visit your website at any hour. Frontdesk Chat answers instantly, qualifies leads, explains services, and books consultations—all without human intervention.

  • Automatically identifies tax situation, filing status, and urgency
  • Answers common questions about deductions, credits, and deadlines
  • Books consultations directly into your calendar
Frontdesk Chat
11:47 PM • Active
"I need help with my business taxes. Do you handle LLC returns?"
AI
"Yes, we specialize in LLC tax preparation. Would you like to schedule a free consultation to discuss your business?"
"Yes! This Friday afternoon works."
Consultation Booked ✓
Friday, March 8 • 2:00 PM
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Hello! This is Frontdesk. How can I help?"
Caller: "I'm missing a W-2 from my employer. Can you still file my return?"
AI: "Yes, we can help with that. I'll create a note for your preparer. What's your name?"
✓ Client Note Created

AI Phone Receptionist

Every call is answered instantly—missing documents, tax questions, appointment requests. The AI understands context, creates client notes, schedules callbacks, and escalates to preparers only when needed.

  • Answers calls in under 0.5 seconds, 24/7
  • Creates client notes and task reminders automatically
  • Recognizes clients from CRM and references past tax years

Smart Outbound Follow-ups

When clients miss appointments or don't upload documents, Frontdesk Outbound automatically calls to follow up. The AI references prior conversations, knows their filing status, and reschedules—all while updating your CRM and calendar.

  • Automatically detects missed appointments and triggers follow-up calls
  • Smart retry sequences with optimal timing
  • Reschedules appointments and updates all systems automatically
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #2 • Connected
AI: "Hi Alex, this is Frontdesk. I noticed we missed you for your tax consultation on Friday. Would you like to reschedule?"
Alex: "Yes! Can we do next Tuesday instead?"
✓ Consultation Rescheduled
Tuesday, March 12 • 3:00 PM
Frontdesk CRM
Name
Alex Martinez
Filing Type
LLC Business Return
Tax Year
2024
Source
Web Chat • 11:47 PM
Status
Consultation Scheduled

Unified CRM

Every interaction—chat, call, consultation, document upload—automatically creates and updates client profiles in your CRM. No manual data entry. No missed information. One complete view of every client and their tax history.

  • Auto-creates profiles from any touchpoint
  • Tracks full journey from inquiry to filed return
  • Syncs with calendar, document portal, and all systems

Marketing Automation

Orchestrate the entire client journey across email, voice, SMS, and web. Automatically coordinate follow-ups, deadline reminders, and nurturing sequences based on filing status and engagement.

  • Multi-channel orchestration (email, calls, texts, forms)
  • Behavior-triggered workflows and sequences
  • Automatic deadline reminders and document requests
Automated Follow-Ups
What's Happening Now
Welcome email sequence sent
Document checklist SMS scheduled
Pre-appointment reminder ready
Tax deadline alert queued
AI Email Agent
Coming Soon
Pre-Appointment Email
"Hi Alex! Your consultation is confirmed. Here's your document checklist..."
Deadline Reminder Email
"Tax deadline approaching! We still have time to maximize your deductions..."

AI Email Agent

Coming Soon: Automatically send personalized, context-aware emails at optimal times. Appointment confirmations, document reminders, deadline alerts, and nurturing sequences—all orchestrated by Marketing Automation.

  • Personalized email sequences based on client filing status
  • Optimal send times for maximum engagement
  • Integrated with Marketing Automation workflows

AI-Powered Forms

Smart tax intake forms that pre-fill from CRM data and guide clients through completion. When forms are submitted, they automatically trigger outbound automation sequences for document collection and preparation workflows.

  • Pre-filled with CRM data (name, email, filing type)
  • AI-guided completion for income sources and deductions
  • Automatically triggers document upload workflows on submission
AI Form
Tax Intake Questionnaire
Pre-filled Fields
✓ Name, Email, Filing Type (from CRM)
AI-Guided Fields
→ Income Sources
→ Business Expenses & Deductions
What Happens Next
You're notified immediately and document collection begins

Live Demo

CALL IT
YOURSELF

(864) 619-0619

No sales pitch. Just our AI answering your call, answering questions, and trying to book you.

YOUR TAX PREPARATION SERVICES AI TEAM
EACH ONE DOES DIFFERENT TASKS

Get a complete AI team for your tax practice. Each agent handles different tasks—answering calls, scheduling appointments, handling client inquiries. They work together 24/7 to serve your clients faster during tax season and beyond.

TIER 1.00

AI Receptionist Teammate

24/7 Receptionist
24/7 Available

Answers every call instantly—no voicemail, no missed clients. Handles tax inquiries, books appointments, and answers questions about services, pricing, and document requirements automatically.

Phone Calls Appointment Booking Tax Questions
TIER 1.00

Website Chat Teammate

Live Chat Lead Generator
Always Online

Qualifies tax preparation leads, explains service offerings and pricing, answers questions about deductions and filing deadlines instantly. Books consultation appointments and captures contact info—all through your website chat, 24/7.

Lead Qualifying Service Info Instant Answers
TIER 1.00

Email Teammate

Email Nurture Specialist
Coming Soon

Sends personalized appointment confirmations, filing deadline reminders, and follow-up emails automatically. Coordinates with Marketing Automation to send at the right time to keep clients engaged throughout tax season.

Confirmations Follow-Ups Reminders
TIER 1.00

Intake Form Teammate

Client Intake Assistant
Tax Document Collection

Pre-fills client intake forms from CRM data. Guides clients through income documentation, deduction tracking, and document upload. Triggers automation workflows when submitted for seamless tax preparation.

Pre-filled AI Guided Auto-Trigger
TIER 1.00

Outbound Sales Teammate

Multi-Channel Outreach
Calls, Texts & Emails

Automatically reaches out to clients at the right time. Makes outbound calls to no-shows, sends personalized SMS follow-ups about missing documents, and emails nurturing sequences. Coordinates all outbound channels to recover lost leads and keep clients engaged before tax deadlines.

Outbound Calls SMS Campaigns Email Sequences
TIER 1.00

SMS Texting Teammate

Text Support Agent
Two-Way Texting

Handles two-way SMS conversations with tax clients. Sends appointment confirmations, deadline reminders, and answers questions about tax filings, refunds, and required documents via text—98% open rate.

Appointment Confirmations Reminders Two-Way Chat
TIER 1.00

Web Voice Teammate

Voice Interface Agent
Click & Talk

Lets website visitors speak directly to your website about tax services. Click, talk, get answers about pricing, deductions, filing status, and appointment availability—no typing required. Perfect for mobile users researching tax preparation.

Voice Chat Mobile Friendly Instant Answers
TIER 1.00

CRM Sync Teammate

CRM Sync Engine
Real-Time Sync

Automatically updates your Frontdesk CRM with every interaction. All your AI agents feed client data in real-time—no manual imports, no data entry. Every call, text, and interaction is organized by client type, filing status, and tax year.

Auto-Sync No Data Entry Organized
TIER 1.00

Auto Task Teammate

Auto Task Creator
Auto-Created

Clients don't submit requests—they just call or text. Your AI recognizes client needs (missing W-2, schedule amendment consultation, request document upload, etc.), creates tasks, triages by urgency, and notifies the right tax preparer automatically.

Auto-Create Triage Notifications
TIER 1.00

Smart Alert Teammate

Smart Alert System
Watch & Alert

Watches every conversation and alerts you when it matters. If a client was confused about deductions, if a complex tax issue was reported, if an appointment was booked—you know instantly.

Smart Alerts Custom Rules Instant

THE
JOURNEY

Follow one taxpayer from phone call to filed return—see how every system works together

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2:14 AM

THE PHONE RINGS
AT 2 AM

Alex calls at 2 AM, stressed about her upcoming tax deadline. The AI answers instantly—no voicemail, no missed call.

ANSWERED ✓
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Hello! This is Frontdesk. How can I help you today?"
Alex: "Hi, I need help filing my taxes. I have W-2s and some freelance income. Can I schedule an appointment?"
AI: "Yes! I can help you with that. We have appointments available this week. Would Thursday at 2 PM work for you?"
Frontdesk CRM
Alex Martinez
Active
Phone
(555) 123-4567
Filing Needs
W-2 + 1099
Return Type
Individual
Appointment Date
March 15, 2024
Source
Phone • 2:14 AM
Saved to CRM automatically
02
2:15 AM

EVERY WORD
IS SAVED

As Alex talks, the AI captures everything: name, phone, W-2 and freelance income details, individual filing status, March 15th appointment preference. Saved to CRM automatically—no forms, no typing.

03
2:18 AM

THU AT 2 PM
IS BOOKED

Alex says "Yes!" The AI checks your calendar, finds Thursday at 2 PM, and books it. Instant confirmation—no waiting.

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Tax Preparation Appointment
Alex Martinez • Thursday, March 14 • 2:00 PM
Automation Sequence
1
Appointment Booked
Trigger detected in CRM
2
Confirmation Email Sent
Appointment confirmation delivered instantly
3
Reminder Scheduled
SMS reminder queued for Wednesday
4
Document Checklist Sent
Tax document preparation guide delivered
04
2:19 AM

THE SYSTEM
WAKES UP

The moment the appointment is booked, the system springs into action. Confirmation emails, reminder texts, document checklists, and intake forms—all happening automatically.

Inbox
2 New
Appointment Confirmation
To: alex@email.com
Sent ✓
"Hi Alex! Your tax preparation appointment is confirmed for Thursday, March 14 at 2:00 PM..."
Document Checklist
To: alex@email.com
Scheduled
"Please bring these documents to your appointment: W-2 forms, 1099 forms, previous year's return..."
05
2:20 AM

HER PHONE
BUZZES NOW

Alex's phone buzzes. It's a confirmation email from you—sent automatically by the AI Email Agent (coming soon). She reads it, feels reassured, and goes back to sleep. Meanwhile, a reminder email and document checklist are already scheduled for Wednesday. No one had to remember to send them.

06
Thursday, 2:15 PM

SHE FORGOT
TO SHOW UP

Thursday afternoon, Alex is stuck in a work meeting. She completely forgot about the appointment. You're at your desk, see the missed appointment in your CRM, and mark it as "No-Show." That's it. One click. The system takes over from here—you don't have to think about what to do next.

NO-SHOW ALERT
Thursday, March 14 • 2:00 PM
AM
Alex Martinez
Tax Prep Appointment
❌ Did not arrive
Status updated in CRM
→ Recovery sequence triggered
Recovery Sequence
1
No-Show Detected
Status updated in CRM
2
Outbound Call Scheduled
AI will call Alex automatically
3
Context Loaded
Original conversation + client profile ready
07
Thursday, 2:16 PM

ONE CLICK
STARTS IT ALL

The moment you mark Alex as a no-show, the system springs into action. It remembers everything: the 2 AM phone call, her W-2 and freelance income needs, her individual filing status. Recovery calls get scheduled automatically. Follow-up emails are queued. The entire recovery process starts—you don't have to think about it.

08
Friday, 5:45 PM

THE THIRD CALL
WORKS

Alex's phone rings. It's the third call from your AI. She's finally free—just finished her shift at work. She answers. The AI remembers their entire conversation from last week. "Hi Alex, I noticed we missed you on Thursday. Would you like to reschedule?" Alex says yes, picks a new time, and hangs up. The calendar updates automatically. No one had to do anything.

CONNECTED ✓
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #3 • Connected
AI: "Hi Alex, I noticed we missed you for your tax preparation appointment on Thursday. Would you like to reschedule?"
Alex: "Yes! Can we do next Tuesday instead?"
Appointment Rescheduled
Tuesday, March 19 • 10:00 AM
09
Tuesday, 11:15 AM

SHE BROUGHT
EVERYTHING

Alex shows up for the rescheduled appointment with all her documents. The consultation goes smoothly. You mark it complete in your CRM. The moment you click "Complete," the system springs into action: return preparation workflows begin, document upload reminders are sent, and follow-up scheduling starts. All happening automatically—you're focused on preparing her return.

APPOINTMENT COMPLETE
Tuesday, March 19 • 10:00 AM
Tax Preparation
Alex Martinez
Filing sequence activated
Frontdesk Forms
Tax Document Upload • Pre-filled from CRM
AI guiding through upload...
AI guiding through upload...
✓ Ready to send automatically
11
Tuesday, 11:30 AM

HER PHONE BUZZES
ON THE WAY OUT

Alex just finished the consultation. She's walking to her car when her phone buzzes. It's a document upload form from Frontdesk Forms—already filled with her name, email, and filing type. The AI guides her through uploading her W-2s and 1099s right on her phone. When she submits it, you're immediately notified. The preparation process continues automatically—all without you lifting a finger.

Incoming Call
Answered • Recognized from CRM
Context Loaded
Appointment completed • Documents uploaded
AI
"I remember your appointment! How can I help?"
Alex
"Question about claiming home office deduction..."
12
Wednesday, 10:30 AM

SHE HAS
A QUESTION

Alex is at work, thinking about her tax return. She has a question about home office deductions. She calls. The AI answers instantly, recognizes her from your CRM, remembers her appointment and documents, and is ready to help—no hold time, no voicemail, no missed calls. Alex gets her answer in seconds.

13
March 28, 2024

ALEX APPROVES
HER RETURN

With all her questions answered, Alex approves her return for filing. The system automatically sends confirmation emails, payment instructions, and filing status updates. Alex's return is officially filed.

RETURN APPROVED
Individual Return • $2,400 refund
14
May 15, 2024 • 6:30 PM

SHE TEXTS
AT 6:30 PM

Alex just got paid for her freelance work. She has questions: "Do I need to make estimated payments?" "When is the next deadline?" She texts the AI. It answers instantly with all the details she needs—no waiting, no phone calls, no searching through emails.

Text Conversation
Alex • Recognized from CRM
Alex
"Hi! Do I need to make estimated tax payments?"
AI
"Hi Alex! Based on your freelance income, yes. Your next quarterly payment is due June 17. Would you like a reminder?"
Alex
"Yes please! What's the amount?"
AI
"Based on your projected income, approximately $850. I'll send you a reminder on June 10. Payment instructions coming via email!"
15
July 20, 2024 • 8:30 PM

NEW CLIENT
JUST STARTED

Alex's freelance income is growing. It's 8:30 PM on a Saturday. She has questions about deductions for her new business expenses. She can call, text, or chat—whichever she prefers. The AI answers instantly, understands her situation, creates a consultation request, and schedules it for Monday morning. Alex doesn't have to wait for business hours or fill out forms. She just describes her questions, and it's handled.

Alex's Options
CALL
Instant answer
CHAT
Quick & easy
TEXT
From anywhere
CONSULTATION REQUESTED
Business Deduction Questions
Scheduled: Monday, 9:00 AM
17
October 15, 2024

NEW TAX LAW
CHANGES

There are new tax law changes that affect Alex's business. She gets notified automatically—email, text, or both, your choice. The system sends tax deadline reminders, law change updates, quarterly payment notifications, and filing season announcements. Clients stay informed without you sending individual messages. Everything happens automatically.

Client Updates
Sent to All Clients
TAX LAW UPDATE
New Business Deduction Rules
Effective Q4 2024 • May affect your return
REMINDER
Q4 Estimated Payment Due
January 15, 2025 • $900 payment
ANNOUNCEMENT
2025 Filing Season Opens
Schedule your appointment early for fastest service
✓ All clients notified
No manual sending required
CLIENT RETURNS
February 1, 2025
Alex Martinez
2025 Tax Return • W-2 + Schedule C
✓ Returning client for 2025
Same great service experience
Why she came back
"Always got quick answers, never missed a deadline, loved the automated reminders and support"
18
February 1, 2025

A YEAR LATER
SHE RETURNS

A year later, Alex calls to schedule her 2025 appointment. She had a great experience—questions were answered instantly, deadlines were never missed, and she felt supported year-round. The same AI that helped her file her first return kept her informed and confident as a client. That's the full journey: new client to satisfied filer to loyal returning customer.

FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

Everything you need to know about using Frontdesk for your tax preparation practice

Can it handle after-hours tax consultation calls? +

Yes. The AI answers calls 24/7, qualifies potential clients, explains services, and books tax preparation appointments—all while your team is away. No more missed opportunities during tax season.

How does it handle document collection requests? +

The AI automatically sends clients secure document upload links, follows up on missing W-2s or 1099s, and reminds them about required documentation. It tracks submission status and alerts your team when files are ready for review.

Does it reduce appointment no-shows? +

Yes. The system automatically sends confirmation emails and reminder texts before tax appointments. When no-shows happen, it immediately calls to reschedule—recovering up to 40% of missed consultations.

Can it book appointments directly into my calendar? +

Yes. Integrates with Google Calendar, Outlook, and most calendar systems. The AI checks real-time availability and books tax preparation appointments instantly—no back-and-forth emails needed.

How does the client intake process work? +

After booking, clients automatically receive an intake questionnaire that's pre-filled with their contact info from the CRM. The AI guides them through tax situation questions, income sources, and deduction categories. When submitted, you're notified immediately.

Does it work with my existing tax software? +

Yes. Frontdesk integrates with most systems including Drake Tax, ProSeries, Lacerte, TaxAct, and others. All data syncs automatically—new clients, appointments, document uploads, and intake forms.

Can it handle multiple office locations? +

Absolutely. The AI knows all your office locations, preparer specialties, service offerings, and availability. It can route calls based on location preference, handle multi-office inquiries, and manage scheduling across your entire practice.

What about urgent tax deadline questions? +

The AI handles urgent deadline calls 24/7, provides extension information, and can prioritize rush appointments. For critical same-day situations, it immediately escalates to your senior tax preparers.

How much does it cost? +

Pricing is based on your practice size and call volume. Most tax preparation firms see ROI within the first month from reduced no-shows and increased client conversions. Contact us for a custom quote.

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FRONTDESK

Stop missing client calls during tax season. Start booking consultations while you sleep.

features

The AI Receptionist that Never Sleeps

Capture calls and appointments 24/7, even outside of business hours. Setup in minutes, keep your existing number.

AI Receptionist Tailored to your Business

Your AI Receptionist will understand everything about your business and services. This means that it can answer complex questions from callers easily.

AI Receptionist Sends Texts & Schedules Appointments’

Your AI phone receptionist can intelligently text the caller custom links during the conversation. For example, if the caller asks to schedule an appointment, the receptionist can text them your Calendly link.

Build and Tweak your AI Receptionist in Minutes

The simplest solution on the market. Create, purchase, and publish your AI Receptionist in just five minutes. You can even update your receptionist's knowledge base or greeting phrase anytime

Advanced Analytics with Your AI Receptionist

View  call transcripts, text history, and voicemails directly from your admin dashboard. Export phone numbers of callers for targeted promo.

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Multiple Channels, One AI Receptionist

Voice

Answers calls 24/7 with a human-like voice.

Text

Reaches out via SMS and replies to incoming text messages.

Website Embeddables

Choose your size, color, and voice. Then, embed your receptionist in your website.

integrations

Seamless Integration with Leading Scheduling Tools

Supercharge your existing booking system with our AI virtual receptionist. No limits.

Proof & Results

Testimonials

CFO, Garman Homes
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"Since launching (Frontdesk) full time, we’ve fielded over 400 calls, qualified 80 leads, and helped us close over $800,000 in new home sales within just six weeks."

CEO, Trade Recalls
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"In the first five days using AI (Frontdesk) outbound program, Acura of Auburn generated $30,000 in new revenue; a record month for the dealership."

CEO, Provest Realty
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"We get about 400 calls a week, and before (Frontdesk) the phones rang all day long. Around 80% of callers hit zero, so someone was always stuck directing calls. Now only about 20% reach our operator. The phones are quiet, the team can focus, and both offices are much calmer."

Operations Manager, Clear Speech
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"(Frontdesk) ended up transforming our entire office. We went from a 20-kid waitlist to zero, we capture 100% of our referral opportunities, and we’re saving hours every single day."

Seattle Foot & Ankle Center

"(Frontdesk) has taken a huge weight off our practice. We no longer miss calls, and I don’t have to spend time managing an answering service. The AI handles everything reliably, and I can update it in real time. it’s like having a full-time receptionist without the time burden."